Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Thankful Day #3 - I am thankful for the Bible!!!

1) Genesis 1:1 - In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. - I am thankful for this verse, because it reminds me Who my creator is!!!!

2) John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. - I am thankful for this verse because God was so unselfish and sent His ONLY son to do for the sins that I have committed.

3) Psalms 27:1 - The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread? - I am thankful for this verse because it has been a great comfort to me in times of trouble. It reminds me that I am never alone and that I don't have to be afraid of anything because I have Christ on my side!

4) Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all you heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. - I am thankful for this verse because it helps me remember that I can't do ANYTHING by my own power.

5) Matthew 20:16 - So the last shall be first, and the first last. - I am thankful for this verse because it shows how Christ doesn't care who you are, He will take the lowest of people and they will be considered first above the highest.

6) Matthew 11:28 - Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. - I am thankful for this verse because it tells me that I don't have to carry my burdens, Christ will carry them for me!

7) Ephesians 2:8-9 - For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not by works, lest anyone should boast. - I am thankful for this verse because of Christ's unfailing love and grace. I can't save myself and God saves me by His grace.

8) 1 Timothy 4:12 - Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity. - All ages can make a big impact.

9) 1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. - All we have to do is confess and He will forgive and take us in.

10) Ephesians 6:10 - Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. - Ask the Lord for His strength in all that you do.

11) Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. - I am not the person I once was. I am saved through Christ!!!

12) Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. - Christ knows our plans and future. Everything is in His hands!!!!

13) Proverbs 1:7 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. - Fearing God is one of the best things you can do!!!

14) Psalms 136:1 - Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His loving kindness endures forever. - Thank God for everything you do in life. We accomplish NOTHING by our OWN power!!!

15) Psalms 119:105 - You word is a lamp to me feet and a light to my path. - Knowing God's word will guide your way!!!!!

16) Job 1:21 - He said, Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I shall return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. - Be thankful and stay faithful to God in all circumstances!!!

17) Genesis 1:27 - God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. - We are made in the image of God.

18) John 11:35 - Jesus wept. - Even Jesus cried.

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